Make This Cheesy Tri-Coloured Pasta To Celebrate Independence Day; Recipe Inside

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Tri-colour fusilli pasta, butter, flour, milk, grated cheese, salt, black pepper, mustard, parsley.

What You Need

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Fill a large saucepan with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to the boil.

Step 1

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Add 300g of tri-colour fusilli pasta to the boiling water. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente.

Step 2

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Whilst the pasta is cooking, melt 50g of butter in a separate pan. Add 50g of plain flour and whisk to form a roux. Gradually pour in 500ml of milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Step 3

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Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in 150g of grated cheddar cheese and 50g of grated parmesan until melted and smooth.

Step 4

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Add a pinch of salt, some freshly ground black pepper, and a teaspoon of English mustard to the cheese sauce. Mix well.

Step 5

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Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the large saucepan. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir gently to coat evenly.

Step 6

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Spoon the cheesy pasta into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

Step 7

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Have you relished this dish yet?

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